Sport heritage and street culture collided on the runway as Pelagia Kolotouros presented the Fall Winter 2026–2027 collection for Lacoste during Paris Fashion Week. The show marked another confident step in Kolotouros’ effort to reinterpret the label’s iconic tennis identity through the lens of her own cultural references.

A highlight of the collection was the designer’s first collaboration for the house with Mackintosh, the historic technical label known for patenting waterproof fabric in 1822. The resulting nine-piece capsule demonstrated how Lacoste’s sporty DNA could merge seamlessly with Mackintosh’s expertise in protective outerwear. Among the pieces were sharply cut trench coats, a full skirt crafted in the brand’s signature weather-resistant material, and even a reinterpretation of Lacoste’s classic polo shirt.

One of the most striking designs appeared early in the lineup: a hybrid garment combining an oversized track jacket with a pleated tennis skirt. Merged into a single piece, it created a distinctive drop-waist silhouette reminiscent of the 1920s while also echoing the relaxed attitude of low-rise sportswear. The look encapsulated the collection’s broader dialogue between heritage and reinvention.

Kolotouros revisited Lacoste’s original tennis codes from the 1920s—the decade when the brand’s founder transformed sportswear into everyday fashion—but filtered them through influences drawn from her own upbringing in Queens, New York, during the 1980s. Tracksuits, polo shirts, and streetwear references from that era infused the collection with a contemporary urban energy.

Tailoring and athleticwear were frequently layered together. A classic blazer appeared worn over a fictional tennis club’s nylon zip-up hoodie, paired with sharply cut trousers that retained a slightly relaxed sportswear edge. Elsewhere, a knee-length pleated skirt carried the word “tennis” printed boldly in a warm ochre tone reminiscent of clay courts.

Oversized proportions played an important role in refreshing familiar pieces. Striped long-sleeve piqué polos were exaggerated to dramatic scale, while track tops expanded into poncho-like silhouettes that moved fluidly on the runway. Meanwhile, tracksuits and polos were reimagined in double-face merino wool jersey, giving these casual staples a richer texture and a more refined finish.

Accessories reinforced the playful spirit of the collection. Sou’wester hats and umbrellas with plastic crocodile-shaped handles referenced the brand’s iconic reptile emblem in unexpected ways. Tennis ball-shaped bags and crocodile pendants added a sense of humor, while transparent windbreakers and heavy rubber boots acknowledged the unpredictable weather of both the runway and real life.

Graphic details also paid homage to the sport that inspired the brand. Retro-style motifs referencing Grand Slam tournaments and competition bib numbers appeared across garments, rendered in a deliberately naïve aesthetic that evoked vintage athletic memorabilia.

With this Fall Winter 2026–2027 collection, Kolotouros demonstrated her ability to move beyond simply preserving Lacoste’s legacy. By blending tennis tradition, technical innovation, and personal streetwear influences, she expanded the brand’s visual vocabulary—bringing a fresh rhythm to one of fashion’s most recognizable sporting houses.